Suspension Bridges Crossing St. Lawrence River

This is a list of all 7 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory crossing St. Lawrence River. Please note that different rivers with the same name will be grouped together. For example, selecting 'Bear Creek' shows bridges across several different Bear Creeks. Also, similarly named rivers are grouped separately. For example, 'River Dee' (UK) bridges are grouped separately from 'Dee River' (Australia) bridges. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1935: l'Île d'Orléans

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:183 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1935
Name:l'Île d'Orléans
Also Known As:Isle of Orleans, Orleans Island, Taschereau
Location:Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
Coordinates:46.880233 N 71.137883 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Monsarrat and Pratley
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 323 meters (1,059.7 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 127 meters (416.7 feet)
Deck width:30 feet

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Photo by David Denenberg

1938: Thousand Islands International I

Wellesley Island and Collins Landing, New York, USA - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:364 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Thousand Islands International I
Location:Wellesley Island and Collins Landing, New York, USA
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
At or Near Feature:American Channel
Coordinates:44.30333 N 75.98333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Robinson and Steinman
References:AAJ, ADDS
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 243.8 meters (800 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 106.7 meters (350 feet)

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Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1938: Thousand Islands International II

Georgina Island and Selton, Ontario, Canada - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:365 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Thousand Islands International II
Location:Georgina Island and Selton, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
Coordinates:44.36323 N 75.98271 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Robinson and Steinman
References:AAJ, ADDS
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 228.6 meters (750 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 91.4 meters (300 feet)

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Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1958: Three Nations Crossing

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada and Massena, New York, USA - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:325 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1958
Name:Three Nations Crossing
Also Known As:Cornwall-Massena International, Seaway International
Location:Cornwall, Ontario, Canada and Massena, New York, USA
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
Coordinates:44.989962 N 74.739913 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:STL
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • Renamed "Three Nations Crossing" effective January 1, 2000 in recognition of the Mohawks of Akwesasne

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Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1960: Ogdensburg-Prescott International

Ogdensburg, New York, USA and Prescott, Ontario, Canada - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:214 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1960
Name:Ogdensburg-Prescott International
Also Known As:Seaway Skyway
Location:Ogdensburg, New York, USA and Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
Coordinates:44.73 N 75.45667 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Modjeski & Masters
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 350.75 meters (1,150.8 feet)
Side Spans:2

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Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1970: Pierre Laporte

Quebec City and Levis, Quebec, Canada - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:228 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1970
Name:Pierre Laporte
Location:Quebec City and Levis, Quebec, Canada
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
Coordinates:46.741717 N 71.288333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Demers-Vandry-Grondquist
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 667.5 meters (2,190 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 186.5 meters (611.9 feet)

Notes:

  • 2021, November: Weight and lane restrictions imposed pending urgent replacement of several suspender cables.

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Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Beauharnois

Melocheville, Quebec, Canada - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:1146 (added 2004-01-17)
Name:Beauharnois
Location:Melocheville, Quebec, Canada
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
Coordinates:45.316050 N 73.908033 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Carries route 132 across a small arm of the St. Lawrence by the Canal de Beauharnois dam.
  • Major rehabilitation efforts completed in 2011 and 2012 including replacement of 56 vertical suspenders.

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